2017 Fiat Fullback 2.4L Diesel · MW67 VWJ

Based on the DVSA MOT records, the 2017 Fiat Fullback presents a mixed mechanical picture. The most recent test on 29 December 2025 at 79,220 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged a corroded offside front brake pipe covered in grease or other material, alongside worn front brake discs and an offside front tyre worn to 3mm on its inner edge. A windscreen defect was also noted as not yet affecting the driver's view. These are not critical failures, yet the combination of a corroded brake pipe and uneven tyre wear points to deferred maintenance rather than a stable, well-kept vehicle. The maintenance trend is not clearly improving; it shows a pattern of consumable wear and minor corrosion being managed reactively rather than proactively. The mileage progression tells a clear story. Between the clean pass on 8 November 2022 at 18,254 miles and the failed test on 26 October 2023 at 32,460 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 14,200 miles in under twelve months. It then added another 23,879 miles by the clean pass on 26 November 2024 at 56,339 miles, before jumping 22,881 miles to the December 2025 test at 79,220 miles. This is a high annual accumulation of around 8,800 miles per year over its life, consistent with sustained commercial or long-distance use. The gap between the November 2024 and December 2025 tests is notable, with no recorded activity in between, which may indicate a period of lighter use or a missed test interval. The October 2023 failure is the most revealing entry. The tester recorded front brake pads worn down to metal, an offside front service brake excessively binding with a pad jammed between the disc and caliper carrier, and all four tyres worn to the legal limit, including a sidewall cut on the offside rear. This cluster of faults suggests the vehicle was driven hard with minimal attention to braking components or tyre condition. The binding caliper is a specific mechanical fault that, if left unresolved, accelerates disc and pad wear and can cause uneven braking or overheating. The fact that the December 2025 test still flagged worn front discs and a corroded brake pipe indicates the braking system has not been fully refreshed since that failure. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the front braking system. Check the offside front brake pipe for active corrosion beneath any grease or protective coating, and examine the caliper slide pins and pistons for free movement given the prior binding fault. Inspect the inner edges of the front tyres for uneven wear, which could point to tracking or suspension bush wear rather than simple tyre neglect. The windscreen damage noted in December 2025 should be assessed for any spread that may now affect the driver's line of sight. Given the high mileage and the history of reactive repairs, a thorough underbody inspection for structural corrosion, particularly around brake lines and suspension mounting points, is advisable before purchase.